Portland Spring & Summer Camps
Below is a list of camps for Spring and Summer breaks that come recommended from the staff and parents of our community.
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts Camps
Ages Pre-k-14
Ages Pre-k-K: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_beginnings
Grades 1-5: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_Youth
Grade 6-8: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_Young_Adult
For the art lover! Comes highly recommended by Ian, our Aftercare Coordinator, who used to staff this camp.
Willowbrook Arts Camp
Ages 3-18
Summer
http://willowbrookartscamp.org/
In its 35th summer, quite popular with families. A little farther away.
Grace Arts Camp
Ages 4-12
Spring & Summer
http://www.grace-institute.org/grace-art-camps/2016-grace-art-camp/
Staffed by various alumni in years past.
My Masterpiece Art Studio
Ages 4-8, 6-12
Spring & Summer
http://www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com/classes-and-camps/
NW Film Center
Grades 2nd-12th
Summer
http://www.nwfilm.org/school/classes/camp/
Northwest Children’s Theater Summer Playlabs
Ages 4 ½-18
Spring & Summer
http://nwcts.org/content/summer-camps
Drama. Put on a production!
School of Rock Music Camp
Ages 8-18
Summer
https://portland-sor.frontdeskhq.com/categories/14123
Rock ‘n’ Roll. Learn an instrument, make a band and perform in a real venue. Experience recommended. Purchase required to enroll in camp.
Portland Trackers Earth
Ages 4-12
Spring & Summer
Outdoor skills, outdoor adventure, overnight options as well. Great for outdoorsy children who no longer require a nap. Travel on school buses to various parks in the greater Portland area.
Portland Parks Nature Camp
Ages 3 ½-13
Summer
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/481375
Outdoors. Each week a different theme at a different park. The Hoyt Arboretum weeks come highly recommended from a room parent.
Tryon Creek
Ages 3-11
Summer
http://www.tryonfriends.org/learn/nature-day-camps/summer-camps/
Outdoors. Half-day 3-6, Full day 1st-5th grade. Themed weeks.
Audubon Society Camps
Grades 1st-12th
Spring & Summer
http://audubonportland.org/trips-classes-camps/camps
Outdoors. Full days. Themed. Summer program has overnights starting at 4th grade.
Mother Earth School Jean’s Farm Camp
Ages 4-11
Summer
http://www.motherearthschool.com/summer_camp.shtml
Different ages different weeks. West and Eastside: SW-Tryon Life Community Farm, Tuesdays-Fridays 9am-2p. SE – Mondays-Fridays 9am-2pm
OMSI Camps
Ages Pre-K-12
Spring & Summer
http://omsi.edu/camps-and-classes
Science based. Convenient location!
Zoo Camps
Ages 4-13
Summer
http://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/camps-classes-and-programs
Half-day and full day options.
Horse Camp at Sauvie Island Stables
Summer
http://www.sauvieislandstables.com/campsandparties.html
Comes highly recommended by a room parent. A little far away.
Camp Rockstar at The Circuit Bouldering Gym
Summer
http://thecircuitgym.com/youth/
Rock climbing. Eastside/Westside Close to Sunstone.
Portland Trail Blazers SPRING BREAK Hoops Camp
Ages 7-14
Spring
http://www.nba.com/blazers/hoopscamp
Day camps only.
Soccer Shots Summer Camps
Ages 5-8
Summer
www.soccershots.org/pdx/programs/#soccer-shots-camps
Soccer shots does our after school program here at Sunstone.
Child’s View Montessori School Elementary Camp
Ages 6-9
Summer
http://www.childsview.net/elementary-summer-camp/
Steve and Kate’s Camp
Summer
https://steveandkatescamp.com/
Locations on east and west sides – can go for a day, a few days, a week or whole summer. Works really well for summer travel plans.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Ages 3-6
Summer
http://www.oregonjcc.org/page.cfm?p=1913
Well established program. Perks for adults. Daily swimming.